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Y548 RDG

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,166 mi
Last recorded64,166 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 RDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,166 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust joint rusty

front shock rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,152 miles

exhaust rear joint rusty

front brake flexis ferrules rusty

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 63,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,925 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,567 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 59,127 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 58,580 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,120 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 56,118 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking outer walls

Pass 14 May 2011 53,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 48,030 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 22 May 2010 48,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,869 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 45,869 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,008 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 35,008 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,841 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y548 RDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y548 RDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y548 RDG is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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